A major monument to a sacred Jewish and musical legacy, this unique recording of a complete Rosh Hashana musaf service according to eastern European practice...

A major monument to a sacred Jewish and musical legacy, this unique recording of a complete Rosh Hashana musaf service according to eastern European practice in its American phase comprises the entire liturgy of this integral synagogue event of the High Holy Days. Featuring world-renowned Hazzan Alberto Mizrahi and a 45-voice choir in settings by Moses J. Silverman, Joshua Lind, Max Helfman, Moshe Ganchoff, Isaac Kaminsky and many others, together with familiar congregational melodies as well as traditional cantorial improvisations and recitations, this replicated service has been recorded to the highest standards of liturgical and musical authenticity. A comprehensive booklet with a detailed explanatory essay, program notes, commentary and biographical information is included, along with a new translation of the entire Rosh Hashana musaf liturgy.